French Open Champ Garbine Muguruza the Heir Apparent to Serena Williams’ Throne

Tears forecast Garbine Muguruza‘s championship pedigree. Last year, after losing to Serena Williams in the Wimbledon final, Muguruza retreated to her chair and started crying. Unlike many other young players who suffer defeat to one of the greatest of all time, Muguruza was feeling none of that “just happy to be here” stuff. Instead, she sobbed. Holding the runner-up trophy was not... 

Ranking the Top 10 Women’s Players After the 2016 French Open

With a win over Serena Williams in the 2016 French Open, Garbine Muguruza moves to a career-high No. 2 in the WTA Rankings (to be released Monday). She also joins a number of players inching closer to taking the top spot from Williams. Muguruza defeated Williams 7-5, 6-4 on Saturday. Now the Spaniard goes from potential star to the newest “it girl” on the WTA Tour. But where does she fall... 

French Open 2016 Men’s Final: Djokovic vs Murray Preview, Predictions

Somebody’s going to win their first French Open title Sunday. But Novak Djokovic is probably the only man who might leave Roland Garros feeling like a colossal failure.  The 11-time Grand Slam champion simply has more to lose.  Either he or Andy Murray will make history with a win at the 2016 French Open. Murray’s already broken new ground by becoming the first British man to... 

Serena Williams Putting Painful Recent Losses in the Past With French Open Run

Serena Williams gets another chance at history, or heartbreak. A 21-time Grand Slam champion, Williams defeated Kiki Bertens 7-6(7), 6-4, in the semifinals of the 2016 French Open. In the final, she will face No. 4 Garbine Muguruza, who beat Sam Stosur, 6-2, 6-4.  It’s another chance for the world No. 1 to win a 22nd Grand Slam title and tie Steffi Graf for most Slams in the Open era.... 

French Open 2016 Men’s Semifinals: Djokovic vs. Thiem Preview, Predictions

In a contest between the current No. 1 and a potential future No. 1, Novak Djokovic takes on Dominic Thiem in the semifinals of the 2016 French Open. Djokovic has been here before, yet he’s still trying to win his first French Open title. Thiem, 22, is playing in his first Grand Slam semifinal. He is the youngest player to reach the semifinals at Roland Garros since Juan Martin Del Potro in 2009.... 

No Roof, No Problem: Why Rain Delays Shouldn’t Lead to Change at the French Open

As rain drowned out another day at the 2016 French Open, tournament officials received more criticism about Roland Garros’ roofless venue. “Build a roof,” critics cried. Ignore the critics, Roland Garros. Don’t change. Instead, please remain your charming, roofless, no-Hawkeye using, lights-out go-home self. Because in this “Twitterfic, Instagraphic, selfie-snapping, snap-chatting”... 

2016 French Open: Best and Worst Dressed in Paris

Although rain and thunderstorms dampened the first week of the 2016 French Open, sky blue shown brightly over the red clay at Roland Garros.  Worn by Nike sponsored stars Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Eugenie Bouchard, bright blue seemed to be the primary color of choice.  Adidas went for a turn on the wild side with its Y-3 zebra-looking collection. Promising young players Dominic Thiem... 

Tennis’ Nightmare Year Continues as Injured Rafael Nadal Exits French Open

Rafael Nadal‘s withdrawal from the 2016 French Open inflicts another injury on an already battered tennis season.   Every sport takes a hit. However, after some serious blows, tennis is hemorrhaging.  Roger Federer withdrew from the French Open due to an unspecified injury, the first time he’s missed a Grand Slam since August 1999. Maria Sharapova is home on a provisional drug... 

Will Serena Williams Get Another Real Rival Before She Retires?

Serena Williams leads a lonely, rival-less life atop the WTA Tour. She took up residence at No. 1 more than three years ago. Many players insist they wish to reside there too. Yet, for one reason or another, they never arrive. Williams has been playing professional tennis for 20 years. However, it’s been nearly eight years since she had a real rival.  Will she get another one before she... 

Defending Champ Stan Wawrinka Under the Radar at 2016 French Open and That’s OK

Stan Wawrinka avoided a historic upset at the 2016 French Open. Had he lost, Wawrinka would have been the first defending champion to go out in the first round. He also would have garnered more attention in a loss than he’s gotten in the days leading up to the French Open. The forgotten champion, Wawrinka is flying under the radar at Roland Garros. For someone who plays better as the underdog,... 

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